One of the most well - known is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J. R. R. Tolkien. It's a classic that takes readers on an epic journey through Middle - earth, filled with hobbits, elves, dwarves, and a great battle against evil. Another great one is 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R. R. Martin. It has a complex web of characters and political intrigue in a medieval - like fantasy world. And 'The Wheel of Time' by Robert Jordan is also an epic series, with a richly detailed world and a story that spans many books.
'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss is an amazing epic fantasy novel. It tells the story of Kvothe, a young man with a mysterious past and great talents. His adventures at the University and beyond are captivating. Also, 'Mistborn' by Brandon Sanderson is great. It has a unique magic system and a story of overthrowing an oppressive empire. Then there's 'Harry Potter' which, while also having elements of the coming - of - age story, has an epic battle between good and evil in a magical world.
Well, 'The Earthsea Cycle' by Ursula K. Le Guin is an awesome epic fantasy. It focuses on Ged, a powerful wizard, and his growth and the magical world of Earthsea. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C. S. Lewis is also a great one. It takes readers to the magical land of Narnia through a wardrobe and has many epic battles between good and evil. And 'The Malazan Book of the Fallen' by Steven Erikson is a complex and epic series with a vast array of characters and a world full of magic and war.